Forgery of Venus

Chaz Wilmot, an artist specializing in parodies, is drawn into a world of art restoration that blurs the line between reality and illusion when he begins working on a Venetian palace fresco. His involvement attracts the attention of a mysterious art dealer, leading Wilmot into a whirlwind of historical fantasies and dangerous intrigue involving gangsters, greed, and murder. As he immerses himself deeper, Wilmot's perception of his past and present becomes increasingly uncertain, leaving him to question whether he's created a masterpiece or merely imagined it. This inventive novel showcases Gruber's talent for blending mystery, history, and imagination.